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New to the genre? These 5 are the books to read first.
Woodworking for Dummies
Jeff StrongA general beginner's guide covering tools, safety, basic techniques and simple projects, and one of the most-read introductions on the list.
The Workbench Book
Scott LandisA study of the workbench as a tool, covering its history, types and construction, and a central object in the woodworker's shop.
Traditional Woodworking Handtools
Graham BlackburnA guide to hand planes, saws, chisels and other hand tools, with attention to their selection, use and care.
A Reverence for Wood
Eric SloaneAn essay-style book about wood as a material, its history in American life, and the tools and skills used with it.
The Art of Japanese Joinery
Kiyoshi SeikeAn account of traditional Japanese joinery, which joins timber without nails or screws, with illustrations of the joints and their logic.
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